Line Lead Manufacturing (Multiple Openings)

Amgen Inc. (IR); Breda; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Fixed 13th month

Holiday allowance

Health insurance

Shift allowances

On-site gym

On-site restaurant

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Amgen Breda is seeking a Line Lead Manufacturing to coordinate daily operations on site. You will guide staffing, materials, equipment, and priorities, while coaching team members and driving problem-solving on the shop floor.

You will work in a regulated, high‑tech environment with opportunities to lead and develop a high-performing team as Amgen expands its manufacturing footprint in the Netherlands.

Qualifications

• MBO or HBO degree in a technical or industrial field is required.
• Experience in a regulated manufacturing environment is essential.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to influence and motivate others.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and structured problem solving.
• Willingness to work in a 2-, 3-, or 5-shift schedule.
• Strong English communication skills; Dutch is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily manufacturing operations, including staffing, materials, equipment, and production priorities.
• Lead shift handovers, team meetings, and problem-solving discussions.
• Provide clear task allocation, guidance, and coaching to team members.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support investigations and collaborate with Quality, Maintenance, and cross-functional teams.
• Develop technical expertise on equipment and processes and assist production when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and team performance.
• Help prepare the manufacturing organization for future growth and challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Shift coordination

Team coaching

Continuous improvement

English communication

Dutch advantage

Education

Technical MBO/HBO degree

Job description

Career Category Manufacturing Job Description If you feel like you're part of something bigger, it's because you are.

At Amgen, our shared mission—to serve patients—drives everything we do. As one of the world's leading biotechnology companies, we discover, develop, manufacture, and deliver innovative medicines that reach more than 10 million patients worldwide.

As our manufacturing operations continue to grow in Breda, we are looking for multiple Line Leads Manufacturing to join our team and help drive operational excellence on the production floor.

Line Lead Manufacturing

Our Manufacturing organization is at the heart of Amgen's mission. Every day, more than 170 colleagues across 11 production lines work together to ensure that life-changing medicines reach patients around the world. With a portfolio of more than 15 medicines and combination products distributed to over 75 countries, our operations are dynamic, highly regulated, and increasingly technology-driven. As we continue to expand capacity and introduce new products, this is an exciting time to join a growing site where you can make a real impact and develop your leadership career.

Live

What you will do As a Line Lead Manufacturing, you will play a key role in coordinating daily manufacturing activities while supporting and developing team members on the shop floor. You will act as the operational heartbeat of your production line, ensuring smooth execution of production plans, supporting problem‑solving activities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals who enjoy combining technical expertise, coaching, and operational leadership.

• Coordinate daily operations, including staffing, materials, equipment, and production priorities.
• Lead shift handovers, team meetings, and problem‑solving discussions.
• Provide clear task allocation, guidance, and coaching to team members.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support investigations and collaborate closely with Quality, Maintenance, and other cross‑functional teams.
• Develop strong technical expertise on equipment and manufacturing processes and actively support production when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and team performance.
• Help prepare the manufacturing organization for future growth and operational challenges.

Win

What we are looking for We're looking for people who enjoy solving problems, improving processes, motivating others, and with these qualifications:

• MBO or HBO degree in a technical or industrial field (e.g. VAPRO B/C, MLO, MTS, Post‑HBO certification).
• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and the ability to influence and motivate others.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and structured problem solving.
• Willingness and ability to work in a 2‑shift, 3‑shift & 5‑shifts schedule.
• Strong English communication skills; Dutch is considered an advantage.

We would love to hear from you if you are:

• A natural problem solver who enjoys taking ownership.
• Someone who thrives in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Passionate about coaching and developing colleagues.
• Motivated by continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey.

Thrive

What you can expect from us At Amgen, we invest in our people as much as we invest in innovation. We offer:

• Extensive opportunities for career growth within a global biotechnology leader.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture where your ideas matter.
• Competitive salary, bonus, holiday allowance, and fixed 13th month.
• Collective health insurance benefits.
• Attractive shift allowances.
• On‑site gym and wellness initiatives focused on vitality and wellbeing.
• Healthy dining options at our on‑site restaurant.
• The opportunity to contribute to medicines that improve patients' lives worldwide.

Ready to make a difference?

Join Amgen and help shape the future of manufacturing while developing your leadership potential. Amgen is committed to unlocking the potential of biology for patients suffering from serious illnesses by discovering, developing, manufacturing and delivering innovative human therapeutics. This approach begins by using tools like advanced human genetics to unravel the complexities of disease and understand the fundamentals of human biology. Amgen focuses on areas of high unmet medical need and leverages its biologics manufacturing expertise to strive for solutions that improve health outcomes and dramatically improve people's lives. A biotechnology pioneer since 1980, Amgen has grown to be one of the world's leading independent biotechnology companies, has reached millions of patients around the world and is developing a pipeline of medicines with breakaway potential. For more information, visit www.amgen.com and follow us on www.twitter.com/amgen